Vulnerability identifier: #VU48794

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25693

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CImg
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: David Tschumperlé

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the load_pnm() function. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted file to the application, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CImg: 2.2.2 - 2.9.2

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1893377

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.